Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to recognize and spell autumn-related words.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Paper, pencil

Prep: None

Activities

1. Leaf Hunt: Go on a nature walk to collect different types of leaves. Then, have the student write the names of the leaves they found.

2. Fall Words: Provide the student with a list of autumn-related words (e.g., apple, pumpkin, leaf) and have them practice spelling each word.

3. Scavenger Hunt: Hide autumn-related items around the house and create a list of the items for the student to find. Once found, they can write the names of the items.

Transitional-Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "Autumn is a season when the leaves on the trees change color. Can you say the word 'autumn'?"
• "We can find different types of leaves on the ground during autumn. Let's spell the word 'leaf' together. L-E-A-F."
• "During autumn, we can pick apples and pumpkins. Can you spell the word 'apple'?"
• "In autumn, we wear cozy sweaters and scarves. Can you spell the word 'scarf'?"